Small brush fire contained near Highway 72, Golden CO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a small brush fire near Highway 72 in Gilpin County. The location was initially uncertain due to conflicting coordinates, but responders confirmed the fire near a residence driveway. Residents had largely put out the fire before crews arrived, and suppression units ensured the area was fully extinguished. Two brush trucks were requested for final containment. No injuries or further hazards were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Gilpin CO Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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06:5
Transcript:
00:00
All number line fire, information update, break.
00:06
As far as the advice,
00:09
Our reporting party is Apple services related to people who live near Highway 72.
00:19
Those residents do not have phone reception, so they are using Apple services.
00:25
There are discrepancies on whether the fire is near one address or at coordinates originally provided.
00:48
The coordinates may reflect where the reporting party went to text Apple.
00:54
Units are advised to check a nearby address along the highway to ensure the fire is not located there.
01:07
Apple reports that the parties believe they are starting to get the fire out.
01:21
It was an iPhone text emergency notification; location uncertain between addresses.
01:39
Rush I-5 on fire?
01:45
We are already past the 2471 address.
01:50
Please check and confirm the address while approaching.
01:57
We've already passed that as well.
02:02
We're getting close to Wondervu.
02:08
Rescue 55 is about less than a mile from that address.
02:19
Engine 55 to stage at Grandview and Highway 72.
02:35
Updated coordinates show the address was transposed; it appears to be 2714 Highway 72.
03:06
Rescue 55 has arrived at the address.
03:07
This is where the fire is located.
03:36
Residents appear to have extinguished the fire.
03:40
It is at the top of the driveway; engines should avoid this road.
03:56
Brush 55 turning around to return to address with Rescue 55.
04:24
Road is rough, narrow, and winding; may be difficult for engine access.
04:39
There are multiple driveways joining at a hairpin curve at the top of the hill.
04:52
Utility 5-3 and 5-6 are standing down; Brush 5-2 en route.
05:26
Rescue 55 confirms location of the fire is 2714 Highway 72; no active flames currently observed.
05:55
The burned area is approximately 10 by 30 feet; two brush trucks needed for final extinguishing.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
CO-72, Golden, CO 80403
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